Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid industrialization characterized by the transition from hand production methods to machines. This revolution brought significant changes in manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture.
Meiji Restoration: The Meiji Restoration was a political revolution in Japan where the Tokugawa Shogunate was overthrown, leading to the modernization of Japan. It involved embracing Western ideas, institutions, and technology.
Opium Wars: The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and Britain due to British attempts to expand their influence in China through opium trade. These wars highlighted the technological superiority of the West over traditional Eastern powers.